Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:48am on 25 Nov 2024,Monday India
Violence erupted in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, during a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid, resulting in four deaths. Police clashed with protestors, leading to stone-pelting, arson, and the use of tear gas. Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party chief, has called for the suspension of involved police officers, alleging murder charges. Autopsy reports confirm the deaths were caused by illegal firearms, not police weapons. Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi criticized the Yogi Adityanath government, urging the Supreme Court’s intervention. Authorities have imposed strict measures, including a ban on outsiders and a temporary suspension of internet services.
